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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
KIssANEs ROMANTIC LIFE.

LANSING, Mich, April LISA Forester. q Japanese
merchant high standing here furnishes new chapter
OF romance concerning Kssane Up to the present there
was 10 clew to Kssane from the time he in Ncara
qua To his appoarance In Cafor2a Forester supplies
the missing chapter During the Chinese rebellion In
1857 Forester was captured by detachment OF rebels
and taken to Shanghai with other japanese prisoners
Here the rebels overcome by the Chinese troops
under the command OF American, who was none other
than Kssane He had secured the favor OF the Emperor
through his shrewdness and raised to the rank Of
General OF The Army. The young Japanese was made
Kissanes body servant Usa and kissane finally wont ID
Europe where Kissane visited all the leading cities
CLEVELAND. April tSpecid).-Vigorous efforts have
made to induce Mrs. Bowman to show the papers
In her possession In the Kissane case, which General
Darr tried long get but she perssenty refused TO
give them up. About year ago General Darr communi-
Gated with william Edwards president of the Board Of
Trade here and friend OF Captain W. b. Guyier, who
was with Mrs Bowman's father Sidney Burton, before
he died. TO use mis- influence to get the papers and con-
fession The result a correspondence between Gen.
eral Darr and Mrs. Bowman, In which the
former mad the proposition that he would
prosecute Kissane and II any good came Of
IL she should share IT, Captain Guyer Is OF the opinion
that Mr. Bowman offered General Darr the papers for
81 900 or So 900 which he refused give The captain
is holding them now In the hope OF receiving
large sum The captain also says that he heaa the
fesson and other papers in Mrs Bowman's possession
read several tines but through the lapse OF years has
forgotten what they contain IL Is his impression, how
ever that they will not be Of a. much value TO General
barr a. he thinks they will be-
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WILL. GENERAL SPARKS RESIGNi

WAsuINGToN. April (SpecidD.-More gan once
since he became Commissioner Of the General Land
Office has General Sparks threatened 10 resign, and
moro than cucc has Secrctary Lamar been diTap-
poned because the General tailed to carry out his
threat The threats have been less frequent and loud
in the last few months. Formerly the reversal OF one
of his decisions was enough to provoke such threats
but Sparks in time became uscd To that lie would
content himself by sneerng at MIR. Lamars consiIuc-
ton of law and washing his own hands OF the case.
Matters were in this condition when the Secretary
reversed Sparkas dccisi0n in the GuIliOrd Miller
case This was too much To say that the " Cen
eral was indig is TO describe b condition IN the
teebest terms. But he did moi lose his head, a.
on some other occasions. aud he listened TO what
some OF his sympath zing friends had TO say. lie
was ad ,ised To resign Immediately but he curbed his
honest Indignation. anC determined TO do nothing
rash lie is said 10 be turning the matter over IN has
mind 49,
What better time cold he choose than this TO
wash his hands OF the whole busiucisl 1t tas been
whispered in sparks's ear that the Guil'ord Miller
case offers him his golden opportunity; that he can
throw on the official harness and say: Fellow
citizens: have tired in VAN to rescue the pubic
domain from actual settler 90 per cent OF whom are
scoundrels and have Jailed; have tried to prevent
spoli.tions 10y greedy corporations. and my hands
have becu tied. | appeal TO YOU. ] am ready tn he
your candidit, Tor any office in your gilt VIII you
have me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
PUSHING WoRK on TIE NEW CRUISERS
THE ATLANTA BOSTON AND CHICAGO TO Re PRE-


THE ATLANTA. BOSTON AND CHICAGO TO Re PRE-
PARED AT ONCE FOR SEA.
WASHINGTON, April 7.secretary Whitney has decided
to push to the work the cruisers Atants
Boston and Chicago to permit an early adjustment
OF the accounts with the CONTRACTOR To this end all
ira work on the vessels the changes IN the Boston
and Chicago recommended by the Naval Advisory Board
as result trials OF the Atlanta, Will be dscontin
ued and aside from small changes necessary 10 fit
the vessels for sea, tho energies OF the department
will be upon the work required by the orig
inal contracts with John Roach. The Secretary to-day
addressed letter TO the Chefs OF tho Bureaus OF Con
sructon and steam Engineering and 10 the assgnees Of
John Roach in which be invites their attention TO the
thirteenth in the contract and especially TO the
requirement that, in the secretary OF the Navy
should proceed TO complete the work this while done at
the risk and expense OF the contractor should be done
without unnecessary delay.
Some of the work on the cruisers however. Is alb
soutey necessary TO fit the vessels for trial In the case
OF the Chicago for Instance the original plans OF the Ma
val Advisory contemplated the connection OF the
wheel in the pothouse with the steam steering gear by
means intricate system OF shaftng and beve gears
this done, Ii found that, owing to cxces
sive friction IL impossible to control the steam steer
ing gear with the hand wheel in the pothouse. IL is
the Board has decided to substitute
wire for the safng and beve gears. and the result
OF this experiment Is awaited with interest by many ON
GERS The change necessary to be made in the Chcagos
steering will about 81 500 or $1,000 and at
least months time will he required make The
sel s otherwise ready for sea and could have sailed for
NewYork TO-DAY. The estimate OF the same ADVISORY
Board for completing the work on the Boston now at
New-York ST. 600. but IL Is believed that $500
will suffice do all of the contract work and make the
ready for trial in twenty days Tho Atlanta Is re-
ported practically ready for another SIX hours lh
iup Tomorrow morning the Chiefs OF the bureaus OF
Construction aud Engineering will go to Newlork
TO examine the Atlanta and Boston ana endeaNor 10
ha stem their completion under Secretary Whitney's
orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
.5RENSDORF TELLS HIS STORY.
HE DESCRIBES HIS MOVEMENTS on TIE NIGHT Oh
UADpoCK's MURDER

HE DESCRIBES HIS MOVEMENTS On TIE NIGHT OF
HADDoCKs MURDER.
Sioux CITY, April John Fitzsmmons, who
testified for the State last week that the mau he saw
shoot Iiaddock ran in the direction OF the bridge.
again appeared the stand this morning and swore
tor the defence that he formerly mistaken con-
corning thar poipt He now thinks the mar who did
the shooting ran in northerly direction He did not
believe tie assassin was John Arensdoh I" Harry
Snerwin another of the defendants, took the stard
He stated that at the time OF the shooting he at
the English Kitchen. his barroom. There he first
heard OF the murder at 1890 O'Clock. Arensdort
at the kitchen at that time and had been there seven
or Ell hit minutes He dark suit OF clothes The
yitness knew of no conspiracy to mare HaddOek.
AT the al sitting ot the court John Arensd0rf
took the stand and testified substantially follows
:" On the evening OF August | was around town
came down between z and O'Clock. L went IN 10
Philip Eberes place and staid uniil $50 There Tet
Barnes and Davelaar. went IRON there TO shepard s
across the street. barnes went with me. We had
srpper there. After supper Barnes wet west and
went TO the Chicago saloon where just halted and
then went to Junks saloon. Mr.. Scotland and Mr.
Grady were there when arrived. went from there
10 the English Kitchen There heard that man was
killed and ven; To where the murder happened re-
manned there few minutes and then went to the
brewery then back TO Junk's where renamed ten OF
fifteen minutes. Then | went to my home in Bnf-st
wore my usual clothing-bluc suit and tail coat
did not have ON a rubber coat was at the meeting
on August 2. There was no private meeting 10 my
kno ledge. Nothing was said IN my presence about
doing up any one.'
The witness denied that he ever had any converse
t,ons with Icaytt 3 cbarg, by the latter in his tes-
tmony He also denied the alleged conversation with
Mrs Bismarck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
sro,ry SILVER RECOVERED.

On the night OF March 90 burglars got into tho
house No IS Glenwood-ave Jersey City, which Is
occupied by Edward F. G. Young. president OF tho
i6roueh three doors they reached tho dining-room
ana stole 100 pieces OF silver mostly belonging to
a dining room set The police OF this city wero IN
formed of the robbery and DetectiveSergeants Lyman
and Nc ianus aiterward found the stolen silver In
second hand store at No. 62 Baxter-st The woman
wish to arrest her. but they talked to her plainly
about the property. She said shc did not know
that IL mad been stolen. and she gave To the deec
tives all the information she had about the thieves
ON Wednesday night they arrested John Greenwich
and Paul Kraus IN a Bowery lodging house and tho
prisoners were identihed the men who had sold
the silver Grcenwel also hat which bad
been stolen from Mr.. Y0ung's house Inspector
Byrnes made arrangements to keep the prisoners In
custody until they can be extradited to NewJerscy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
METHODIST CONFERENCE An KINGSTON.
TILE MINISTER'S DEBATE THE QUESTION OF FOR
Giving AN ERRING BROTHER.

TIE MINISTER'S DEBATE THE QUESTION OF FOR
GIVING AN ERRISG BROTHER.
KINGSTON, April tSpeciaiJ.-The New-fork Com
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal Chueh ueet at ST.
James's Church here this morning. Out OF the 40
members $50 answered to the roll call. Bishop
Charles H. Fowler presided The Rev. Charles w.
Milard was reelected secretary and numerous other
secretaries and the various standing committees were
selected 1t was decided to unit the usual committee
TO nominate the standing committees next year, this
power being delegated to presiding elders Dr. L. H..
king moved that some action be taken on what he
termed the propcs ed abolition of the Sabbath. re-
terripe 10 Mayor Hewts letter before the Legis
lature TO open the New-York liquor stores Sunday
for the sale OF wine and beer In stentoran tones he
said that this conference must pacs itself on record in
condemnation OF the Said he: cannot
understand this action of Mayor Hewitt, unless bis
late sickness made him more fit for the madhouse than
the Mayors Office
Chaplain Allen nterjected " There is no danger OF
the bill passing"
don't care about that said the elder " IL Is our
duty to rebuke the attempt"
The committee for the purpose was promptly ap
pointed.
The cass of Charles II. Travis whose years suspen-
sion has now expired was then taken up After read
ing letter from the Rev. w. Tunson, OF Orange, ~ J
indorsing his present CO iduct and some remarks w
DR. King Mr.. Travis restored by the conference.
The case Of William r. Goss, who expelled last
wear was then discussed at great length. The Rev.
DIR, Osborn read q letter IrOm Ooos, III "h'S" hO
confessed having conspircd TO conceal crime and was
sorry for it, He threw himself upon the ccmency OF
the cont erence. =.
The Rev. j. r. Hermance asked why Mr.. Goss had
80 persiseDtl concealed the facts and chung to his
assertions of innocence until now.
Or Hare said Brother Goss did q great wrong
under pressure of powerful temptation His defence
on the trial was marked out by his counsel"
Elder Gregory opposed the motion This confession
may be by advice Of counsel
Dr. Osborn was surprised that man who confessed
a wrong and was sorry for it could not be forgiven
He had never placed SO much odium On this man
action as many seem TO do.
C. H. narrower said there were other and darker
charges back of this crime q We can forgive him.
sa,d be- but must not put him in the pulpit"
Mr. Terbush spoke with like elect. We must not
be charged by the secular newspaper with cohdonng
crime" eu
A motion to refer it to a committee was finally
ordered to be read later.
The ea pusion of Robert f. White was confirmed.
Dr. r. WbeatIy was selected to represent the confer
ence as counsel in the Goss case.
The Ministers Mutual Assistance Society was az
dressed by DR.. Vail and other. this afternoon. The
conference sermon was preached by the Rev. W. L.
Clark this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
THEATRICAL PEOPLE WANT RELIEF.

CHICAGO April IA largely attended meeting OF man
ayers aud other persons connected with the theatre bus
ness was held here to-day TO consider the effects of the
Interstate Commerce law upon their interests Johu A.
McCaulI presided. great many speeches we're made,
and each detailed instance OF gross imposition on the
part Of the railroads and suggesting various methods OF
redress The enormous Increase In excess charges on
baggage was tho main grievances The plan OF proceed
ure which mes with most fauor WIS that the National
Comm usson be asked suspend for this season the pro
visions Of the law which as iDrepesed by the RAILROADS
bring special hardships upon theatrical people mo
10 refer the whole matter to committee OF ten with
instructions TO report on Saturday ives unanimously
adopted. The committee " composer OF Charman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
TESTIMONY ABOUT THE DOCK BOARD

The Commissioners of Accounts continued yesterday
their investigation OF the Dock Department George A.
Beach, formerly Appointment Clerk of the Department
testified that he was employed there from February,
1889 10 December 1886. The Commissioners gave val.
uabe privileges several Of the railroad and steamboat
companies lie asked n he ever had any converse
ton with man named Simon stevens lie rephed
Mr. Stevens came TO me asked II did not want to
make $4,000 told bm that did lie then said that he
Was int I'm property and that
would help him property to the city he would gvs
me oneLalf Of the commission realized toli
hun and he would better see the DOCK ccmnssionsrs
soners described Comm Matthews 70 stevens
man whs was addicted TO the Of qncr and with
whom he might negotiate Koch had known
Tor long time clerk. Civu Justice Senator and Cemms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
SENATOR TELLER TALKS POLITICS


United ates Senator H. NJ Teller Denver, Colorado.
arrived at the Grand Pacific yesterday with his FAMILY,
from Florida. They homeward bound. The Senator
is confident OF Republican victory in 1885, and thinks
that Senator Allison with good Eastern man for second
place would perhaps DO the safest man for carrying
New. York ashe is a financial leader aud has party
enemies The man. he says, Is already stirring the peo.
Pile up bu, he has enemies for certain reasons but
he consIders min o strong and available Cleveland,
he says morally certain OF reconciliation. but claims
that he cannot carry NewYork even without the third
Yer playng an important part in the finances Of the
cnunry and the prejudice against Ia not 20 great rs
bankers like to represent
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soner thought that Koch was impecunous and might be
inclined sn stevenss Proposition sadsa tns LA va
make any purchases replied that this might posi-
bly, be arranged The ncxt heard nom stevens Was Enen
property for sl4. 0O0
The witness declared that the Dock Department was
in bad condition; that he had Commissioner Mat
tbews drink with many callers and that he often UNI
der the influence OF liquor He cited the names OF sew
liquor
Chief Clerk Moore was recalled at his own request and
denied many Of Mr. Beach's statements He had never
seen Matthews intoxicated in the offices OF the de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
A sUCCEssFUL CASTING.

WAsuiyGros April NAVAL officers much pleased
with the result OF an attempt Thurow, Penn,
cast a steel stem for the cruiser Baltimore now
building at Cramps shipyard. Philadelphia The piece
weighed 10 600 pounds. and east without defect
Commander Evans has just examined and tested the
casfing and pronOu excellent lie says that IL Ia
probably the best piece OF steel casting ever done In this
country. Success obtained at the nrst attempt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Thursday. April 2. 1887.
REsyRyE CITY-st Joseph. No., was to-day made q
National bank reserve city
MINISTER REcAIIED.-senor Corral the Bolivian Min
later 10 this country day presented letters OF recall 10
Cleveland IL Is understood that senior Corral
has been relieved at his own request
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Senate Committee on Under
valuations which failed TO meet yesterday arranged,
Il now expected TO meet omorrOw morning IL the
ounon of most It's members that evidence enough has
already been taken and that the committee will now pro
coed TO formulate bill for introduction early at the next
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LILLE DEATH OF Sic WILLIAM OwEN LANYOM.


sir William owen Lanyon K. c. II. c., the British
officer who died on Wednesday morning at the "lhd-
sor Hotel had been suffering for none than year
from a cancer in his throat. lie had tried all tho
health resorts in Italy and the south OF France anu
came this country last November " set SUMO
rolcf from the miiIer, drier climate which he eA-
uected TO find here. The London fogs and damp
ness made 1t impossible for him to stay there any
longer without suffering acutey from DrOhchitls III
addton to the lie spent q lew weeks az tiio
WINDSOR Hotel and then went to Nassau. FROM
Nassau he crossed to Florida, and III March ne moved
again. this time to Inomasvlle, Ga HIS cousin:
Srs John Fyde OF Chicago, Joined him there. aud
as the case looked hopeless the invalid was brought
back to NewlOrk, where more careful medical treat
ment and greater comforts could easily De secured
Tho cancer hal eaten into Il pl0od Nessci IN or
Williams throat before he left Georgia. and the hem
orrhago which fonowed one Of the Indirect
causes of his death. He reached Ncw-fork about
a week ago and was put under the care OF Dr. Weir
and Dr. Abbey Dr. Abbey and Mrs. Fyne and her
ION and daughter with him when he died. Tho
death painless one, something rare In cases Oh
cancer.
Sir williams cancer thought at first to be
much like tho one which caused General Grants
death 1t was lower down in the throat however.
not touching the roots OF the tongue at ALL Tho
swelling was on the right side of the neck, running
up as far the No surgical operation was ever
tried it fol- fear OF cutting the veins and arteries
OF the throat Sir Williams body will be kept hero
until his brother, John l2nyon. OF Belfast arrives
on the Etrura. It Will then be taken back to Lon
don where tho funeral proper will take place.
Sir william left family whatever His wife.
don Telegraph" died scarcely year after her mar
riagc, I'm 1888 Ills father Sir Charles Lanyon, OF
Belfast is stln living. Sir william left large estate
In London, none OF IL IN landed property, however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
WHAT THE PENNSYLVANIA CONTENDS 70


PHILADELPHIA April z (Speciap-The pennsylvania
Railroad IL opposed to any change Of construction In the
long and short haul clause In the Interstate law Tile
principle for which 1t contends Is that railroad COM
many should not expect TO control traio between TWO
,n,s when It's line Il greater by hundreds OF miles
than bee line between the places The new law oom
nels The roads their through rates on the basis OF
the local charges and this the Pennsylvania Contends
should be strictly adhered to- In illustrating his re-
marks nm officer Of the road said that previous to 1852
an. compapy sold unlimited tickets from New-iork to
Chicago and the West, and tickets from Newfork via
Washington the points at the same rate. THIS
vas found he Incorrect and the custom was ADAM
daned I" A TO the matter OF the Pttsburg and Lake
fIir he said, the distance between fittsouig ana
YORK by that $40 against 444 by the Pennsy
yana-l35 miles greater The difference In me Dcweeh
that route the Pennsylvania is from eight 10 Ten
hnurs Now In share OF the passenger
business between the points named te aitlspusg anu
lake Ire wants permission TO charge 81 % less man we
d" Notwithstanding the fact that lis haul Is $50 miles
LANCER The company you wants Ia make Its rate so
low as induce people 10 take the long roule IN Peio
ence In he short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
Our Progress.

A stages ale quickly abandoned with the completion O.
raiIroads the huge drastic cahartc piis composed
Grade and bulky medeneA are quickly abandoned VIII n.
winch are than mustard sces
but composed highly concentrated vegetable eIscA BY
dIuaHisth
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p.r-rryc rOp THE CHAMPIONSHIP

sr Louis April THE first game OF the worids
championship series the present worlds cham
pions and the Chcagos played to-day IN the pres
ence OF 5000 people and Chicago won 1t after hari
fight At the outset it looked though would be
hard pitchers battle and proved to great extent to
he such as the Of both Fouz ana GARRISON unusr
the restrictions the pitching rules was rehark-
able The Browns took the lead In the mrs, INNING sepr
ing a run on WEIGHS base on balls SoIniskeys prety
Increased in the third by by Gleason on Miiam,
sons wild throw balk by Clarkson, and Weichs hsra
twobase hit. For six successive innings Chiago was
whtewashed FoutZs wonderful work completely banning
the White Stockings In the seventh however AhsOn
twObagger, Sylvester's muf OF Gleasors assist anu
Rnrns's single brought in two runs. -Four more were
added In the eighth twobag drives py sunday anu
Anson Welch's bad muf and Willamsons single ihe
game was characterized by brilliant backstop Work Dy
Bushong and DAILY and generally iar neidins fono"ihs
Is the score:
ST. Louis ............. ...-......l ! ! "a
CHICAGO ................0 U U U q 10
Rase hits-st Louis 10; Chicago, TO- Errors-st Louis
5: Chicago g. Earned runs-St Louis Chicago, q iiWo
LOO umpire-Mr Doescher
INDIANAPOLIS, April IA bright clear day attractea
about 900 people TO witness the initial game OF ne
season between the Indianapolis and Louisville CLUBS
The latter by score or D To =
BALTIMORE, April The Williams College nine sur
fered defeat today the Baltimore club beating them ~
a OF IL TO =. .
PHILADELPHIA April THE Athletics won to-dhys
game from the Philadelphia team, outbattng ana oa'-
nelding them. The score was q 10
PIITsBURG. April 7-The syracuse stars receiver
signal defeat at the hands OF the Pittsburgs this AFTER
noon. The score was 20 to s.
WAsuINGToN.-In a closely contested game the asu,
ng,on club to-day defeated the Bunaos py score Va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
A small Leak

will sink great ship: and what at first appears to be
irdin apt eliminate IN consumption II not prop
ry attended 10 IN time. consumption winch II scrouls
nj he lungs Dd all blood and skin Diseases Dr. Pierce
loldea Disooy has equal BY druggists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-08
WHICH yOHy GALLAGHER WAS Trs

Johu Galagher who opponents OF John IT, Grimes In
the Assembly District elected enrolling officer
IN that district and Grimes and his friends say not
on TUESDAY
evening that 1884 from No Desbrossess John
h. Broasky coun Mt Grimes has had an examination
made OF and finds that no one has voted nom co
since 1850. The place Is not occupied as au~ehhs'
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% d

Earned runs-New-York. 81 Newark, Q. First base "
errors-New.York. Al Newark. First base on oas-
ark T. Left bases-NewYork o; Newark a. Total base
Twohase hIts-Conpor Mclaughlin. l. Double plays
smith and irving Ewing and Connor Wild pitches
sfoyey / Passed balls -Waker /: 0RCurke, Umpire
Mr. Pearce. stolen bases-NewYork, 3; Newark, z Hty
Pitcher-By Ksefe. l stovey l. Time-l;oo.
The BROOKLYN and Jersey City clubs played OF base
gton yesterday before l2OO pectaors
The visiting players scared half dozen runs In tne
commanding lead. Porter pched Detter
later and his nine finally by this score: